Below are some different websites with great activities for young learners as well as resources for families.
Try some out!
Please let us know if you have any additions!
Try some out!
Please let us know if you have any additions!
Teacher Choice Awards:
There are lots of sites to choose from. Here are the ones we most recommend.
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Literacy:
All these sites reinforce important reading skills that will help prepare your child for the rest of their career. Storybird The site provides the illustrations, and your child writes their own book Scholastic Great literacy-based activities, and they also have great prices on books. When ordering online, please enter code: 2J7LM. PBS kids Lots of fun activities for kids: games, recipes, and repeating characters Youngzine A great site to bring news and important information to kids Read to Me, Int'l Great resource on reading with children. Highlights Great activities to try to teach kids about the world Storyline Online A variety of texts read to you by famous people. Completely free, and completely engaging! Creativity:
There is a variety of websites that help children be more creative and to find new ways to express themselves. National Gallery of Art Online activities to build creativity in children. Spatulatta Great recipes to get cooking with the whole family Creative Development Some interesting TED talks about developing an independent thinker. |
Science:
For that child who always asks: "Why?" Great sites to fill them with curiosity. Nat Geo Get kids excited about science and nature. Lots of great resources Creature Feature Nat Geo has great information on lots of different specific species. Aquarium At-Home Ideas The New England Aquarium has lots of great ideas for things you can try at home to learn about the ocean. Wonderopolis A new wondering is posted daily to get kids thinking like scientists! My Garbology Great site about recycling and waste-reduction. "Where should my waste go?" Favorite Authors:
If you haven't already fallen in love with the work of these authors, you will! Frank Asch One of our favorite authors has a great website full of information and activities. Enjoy! Mem Fox A great author for young children who reads some of her most popular stories on her site. Mo Willems Meet the man behind some of the most endearing characters for young children: Knuffle Bunny, Piggie, Gerald and the Pigeon! Steve Jenkins A talented artist and non-fiction author, Jenkins illuminates the natural world in the most intoxicating way. |
Games:
Looking for a compromise between learning and fun, here are some recommendations: FunBrain If your child likes video games, here is a good compromise Brain Pop Jr Though some parts require membership, the site has age-appropriate videos for science and social studies concepts. ABCmouse Though most features require membership, the site provides tracking of student progress and a wide range of activities. For Parents:
Looking for advice? Ideas? Here are some valuable links just for parents: Science Net Links Excellent bank of online resources in the sciences. Full of great ideas. Khan Academy Online tutorials on just about anything. Get a free education online. Parent Tool Kit* Wondering what your child should be able to do at a certain age? Are they on track? How can you help them get ahead? This site is extremely helpful. Funology Bored and looking for something fun to do? Craft projects, science experiments, and just good ol' family fun. Henderson In case you don't already have the link to the Henderson site, there are a lot of helpful resources there. |
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